Texas Tech University President, Lawrence Schovanec joins Faith Matters this week. He reflects on his first year as President. Talks about the Vietnam archives and other archives. Also discusses plans and goals for the year ahead at Texas Tech.

As the season changes we are looking forward to the KTTZ-FM Fall Fund Drive beginning October 20th. We have some greatthank you gifts to offer for your contribution. Texas Tech Public Radio appreciates our listeners and your investment to bring countless hours of compelling radio to our community. We can only bring you our wonderful radio content with your support.

This week on Faith Matters Tom McGovern talks with Michelle Ensminger, Senior Director of the Office of Global Health at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. She reminisces on moving from Eastern New Mexico to Lubbock. Although she grew up in this West Texas town, she feels a special connection to her New Mexico roots.

Anita Reyna grew up in California and moved to Lubbock, TX to attend Lubbock Christian College. Her interest in social work started at young age with a passion for listening to people. She recalls her fascination of listening to her parents talk with people from around the country, when she became, what she deems, a student of conversation.